50 Debate Topics for Students
These fun debate topics for students argue about study habits, classroom rules, cafeteria food and school tech. Play free with friends or classmates: vote guilty or not guilty on each claim and make your case.
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1. Studying with music is better than studying in silence.
Study habits2. Highlighters do more harm than good.
Study habits3. Cramming the night before works better than studying all week.
Study habits4. Group study sessions are mostly snack breaks.
Study habits5. Handwritten notes beat typed notes.
Study habits6. Flashcards are the best study tool ever invented.
Study habits7. Studying in bed should count as studying.
Study habits8. A messy desk means a creative mind.
Study habits9. Starting an assignment early takes the fun out of it.
Study habits10. Front-row seats are the best seats.
Classroom11. Group projects should be graded individually.
Classroom12. Open-book tests are harder than closed-book tests.
Classroom13. Teachers should allow snacks during class.
Classroom14. Pop quizzes should be banned.
Classroom15. Class presentations should be optional.
Classroom16. Assigned seating helps everyone learn.
Classroom17. Every class should have a five-minute stretch break.
Classroom18. Multiple-choice tests are easier than essays.
Classroom19. The library is the best place in any school.
School life20. School uniforms make mornings easier.
School life21. Lockers should be twice as big.
School life22. Rolling backpacks are underrated.
School life23. After-school clubs teach more than classes do.
School life24. Summer break should be shorter, with more breaks during the year.
School life25. Having a roommate is better than living alone.
School life26. The school day should start an hour later.
School life27. Cafeteria pizza is secretly great.
Food28. Instant noodles are a complete meal for students.
Food29. Snacks should be allowed during exams.
Food30. The vending machine is the most important machine at school.
Food31. Breakfast is the most important meal before a test.
Food32. Packed lunches beat cafeteria lunches.
Food33. Every school should have a build-your-own sandwich bar.
Food34. Phones should be allowed in class for research.
Tech & screens35. E-books are better than paper textbooks.
Tech & screens36. Calculators should be allowed on every math test.
Tech & screens37. Typing should be taught before handwriting.
Tech & screens38. Online classes are easier than in-person ones.
Tech & screens39. Class group chats are more helpful than distracting.
Tech & screens40. Video lessons are better than textbook chapters.
Tech & screens41. Learning to cook should be a required class.
Big ideas42. Every student should learn to play an instrument.
Big ideas43. Grades should be replaced with written feedback.
Big ideas44. History is more interesting than science.
Big ideas45. Gym class should count as much as math.
Big ideas46. Cursive handwriting should still be taught.
Big ideas47. Learning a second language should start in kindergarten.
Big ideas48. Homework should be optional.
Big ideas49. Students should grade their teachers once a year.
Big ideas50. Everyone should learn to change a tire before graduating.
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